Head of Partnerships in London

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Head of Partnerships will lead and scale the company's global commercial strategy, driving sustainable revenue growth through culturally credible partnerships that strengthen both the business and the brand. This is a pivotal role, blending strategic oversight with hands‐on execution to unlock new brand opportunities and elevate existing relationships. You will be responsible for leading all commercial brand partnership activity across bespoke events, sponsorship, content and apparel, while building and nurturing multimillion‐pound brand deals that align with our values and community ethos. Working closely with the CEO and CCO and the senior leadership team, you'll shape the next phase of growth—translating cultural insight from our global events and creative output into compelling commercial propositions. This is a unique opportunity for someone deeply embedded in youth culture and passionate about building authentic connections between brands and creative communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and evolve Boiler Room's global commercial partnerships strategy, identifying new revenue opportunities, priority sectors and long‐term growth initiatives.
• Lead the team responsible for all commercial brand partnership activity across bespoke events, sponsorship, content and apparel.
• Build and nurture long‐term relationships with global brands, driving strategic, multimillion‐pound partnerships.
• Structure and scale a best‐in‐class brand partnerships function to support sustained growth across key regions.
• Develop high‐impact cultural partnerships that are values‐led, community‐first, and culturally credible.
• Expand on existing partnerships while targeting new verticals such as luxury fashion, sports, tech, lifestyle, and more.
• Translate cultural insight into compelling, commercially viable brand propositions.
• Represent the company externally at the highest levels, commanding a room with cultural fluency and business authority.
• Act as a trusted senior advisor to brand stakeholders, converting early‐stage conversations into robust strategic briefs.
• Collaborate cross‐functionally with creative, marketing, and delivery teams to develop integrated, results‐driven campaigns.
• Own and manage a strong commercial pipeline using CRM tools, tracking performance and forecasting against revenue targets.
• Stay ahead of competitor activity, market trends, and emerging cultural movements to inform and evolve our offering.
• Help shape and refine the company's commercial narrative and positioning materials.

YOU ARE

• Deeply rooted in youth culture and music— you understand the energy of the underground and how to protect its integrity in commercial settings.
• Experienced in structuring and closing high‐value brand/media deals, ideally in music, fashion, entertainment, or lifestyle sectors.
• Trusted by top‐tier clients and culturally respected across the creative industry for your authenticity, insight, and results.
• A visionary strategist who's equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves to get things done.
• A proven leader, ready to grow, inspire, and mentor a commercial team.
• Able to leverage our unique audience to create thought leadership materials that position Boiler Room as the foremost experts in youth culture.
• Have an ability to ideate new ways to integrate brands into Boiler Room's ecosystem to generate new revenue streams.
• Commercially astute and comfortable navigating complex negotiations with clarity and confidence.
• A natural relationship‐builder with outstanding communication and storytelling skills.
• Creative and solution‐oriented—able to turn brand objectives into meaningful cultural collaborations.
• Detail‐oriented, highly organised, and experienced using CRM systems to manage pipelines and measure performance.
• Calm under pressure, adaptable, and energised by fast‐moving environments and multiple work streams.
• Able to leverage your existing black book of brand contacts to generate new business leads.

WORKING AT BOILER ROOM – EXPECTATIONS

• Demonstrable passion and understanding of the Boiler Room brand and vision.
• Be focused and in line with achieving your department's quarterly objectives.
• Facilitate inter‐departmental collaboration as well as supporting your team across a variety of projects with different timelines and urgency.
• Be proactive. Attend a variety of meetings, including project‐specific stand‐ups, weekly department planning and company‐wide updates, managing your time wisely.
• Be adaptable and ready to work in a fast‐paced environment.
• Participate in a personal development programme and peer review.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
• Excellent computer proficiency, specifically Microsoft Word & Excel, Google Drive and Keynote.
• Present and discuss ideas clearly, helping translate concepts to the wider team in a detailed and methodical manner.
• Ability to work autonomously and with initiative.

ATTITUDE

• Be a brand ambassador for Boiler Room; ensuring everything you do at Boiler Room is in line with our manifesto and vision.
• Be open to feedback from your team to benefit personal/project development and learning.
• Promote teamwork and ensure effective working relations and communication across the company.
• Encourage a tolerant working environment and champion diversity within the workplace.